Iron ore price up as hopes of China stimulus resurface China's leaders started a closed-door meeting on Monday to discuss economic targets and map out stimulus plans for 2024. Staff Writer | December 12, 2023 | 9:09 am
Komatsu, GM to co-develop hydrogen fuel cells for electric trucks The two have created a joint venture to co-develop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for the 930E electric drive mining truck. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 12, 2023 | 8:47 am
Boliden plans to restart Europe’s biggest zinc mine in second quarter of 2024 The company is planning to resume wage negotiations with around 650 employees at its Tara operation in Ireland. Reuters | December 12, 2023 | 7:46 am
Rio Tinto says it is optimistic about China’s growth The comments came as China's economy has struggled to mount a strong post-pandemic recovery amid a deepening housing crisis. Reuters | December 12, 2023 | 7:32 am
Vale mulls briquette plants in Gulf of Mexico, Middle East The company opened a new plant in Espirito Santo state, Brazil, with production capacity of 2 million metric tons per year. Reuters | December 12, 2023 | 7:21 am
Experts map likelihood, length of green energy droughts in the US New research shows that compound energy droughts can last nearly a week in some parts of the United States. Staff Writer | December 12, 2023 | 6:00 am
Solaris taps $80 million Orion financing to advance Warintza copper project in Ecuador This financing package funds the advancement of Warintza through studies and permitting, Solaris said. Colin McClelland | December 12, 2023 | 5:54 am
Anglo American’s falling shares fuel takeover rumours Analysts say Anglo's current low valuation and diversified portfolio makes it an attractive target for potential buyers. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 12, 2023 | 4:03 am
Peru copper output up nearly 2% in October as Antapaccay surges Peru's copper output was hampered early this year by production pauses triggered by violent anti-government protests. Reuters | December 11, 2023 | 6:10 pm